Passport
Passport application and renewal guides, expedited processing options, dual nationality passport rules, and country-specific passport power rankings. Covers U.S., Indian, UK, and EU passport procedures.
VFS Global launches passport renewal services for South Africans in Dubai
VFS Global launched South African passport renewal services at Wafi Mall, Dubai, in July 2025, serving roughly 100,000 expatriates. Applicants must book online, present originals, complete biometric enrolment, and expect…
UK police secretly scanning passport and immigration photo databases
FOI records show rapid growth in police facial recognition searches of passport and immigration databases—417 passport checks in…
Rep. Jim Costa Pushes to Update Outdated U.S. Immigration Registry
Rep. Jim Costa proposes moving the registry cutoff date (unchanged since 1986) so long-term undocumented residents, including farm…
Even Texas Rejects It: 90,000 DACA Recipients Face Loss of Work Permits
A Fifth Circuit decision on January 17, 2025, effective March 11, 2025, separates DACA work authorization from deportation…
US Visa Applicants in India Must Collect Passports In Person From Aug 1, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person nationwide; minors’ pickups require…
Indian citizenship by descent for children born abroad: 2025 rules
Eligibility for Indian citizenship by descent depends on birth date and parents’ citizenship status. Register births at the…
Returning to the U.S.: What Citizens, Green Card, and H-1B Holders Must Know
U.S. Citizens can re-enter freely, but Green Card Holders risk denial after six months abroad without re-entry permits.…
Philippines Grants 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists from June 2025
On June 8, 2025, the Philippines opens visa-free entry for Indian tourists up to 14 days, extended to…
Indian Founder’s Nightmare: Lost Passport in Spain and Emergency Return
In 2025, Indian travelers in Spain can obtain emergency certificates within hours after losing passports. Filing a police…
Why Canadians Are Seeking Caribbean Citizenship Beyond Travel Benefits
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs now require new citizens to spend 30 days within five years locally. Minimum…